Cam’ron Explains Beef With Jay-Z
Rapper Cam’ron has further clarified his position against Island Def Jam president/rapper Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, after the Harlem native recently released the dis track called “Gotta Love It.” Cam’ron alleged that Jay-Z’s declaration of peace with Nas in October 2005, was initially meant to destroy the credibility of his own Diplomats crew. Cam’ron told Miss […]

Jeremy Miller Officially Takes Over As CEO Of The Source
Jeremy Miller was officially named the new president and chief executive officer of The Source magazine. The appointment was made Thursday (Jan. 19) by The Source Enterprises Inc. board of directors after they terminated Miller’s predecessor David Mays and The Source president Ray “Benzino” Scott. The Source Enterprises Inc. is the parent company of the […]

AHH Stray News: 50 Cent Sued, Mystikal, Ms. Dynamite, Dilated Peoples
50 Cent has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over his hit single "In Da Club," claiming the lyrics to the song were lifted from an earlier recording by Luther Campbell. Attorney Joseph Weinberger, owner of Lil’ Joe Records, filed the lawsuit in Miami federal court, claiming 50’s famous "Go shorty,it’s your birthday" lines […]

Gucci Mane: Free At Last
Just as his hit “Icy” began to climb in video and song rotation, Gucci Mane’s life was put on pause. After a very well publicized attack, Gucci Mane was on trial for murder after admitting to shooting one of his attackers in self-defense. However, approaching a year after the madness began, Gucci Mane is now […]

Ash Joshi: Gucci Mane’s Defense Attorney
Ash Joshi is not the typical attorney seen with rappers in the past. Admittedly, Mr. Joshi is of the Hip-Hop generation, and a fan at that. In an exclusive and most candid discussion with AllHipHop.com, the attorney discusses some of the legal matters concerning his client – the newly released Gucci Mane. Mr. Joshi offers […]

Latrice Barnett: Face To Face
If Alicia Keys ever decided to infuse dance music with her R&B style, she would probably morph into something close to Latrice Barnett. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Latrice is an accomplished instrumentalist and plays a number of instruments including saxophone, bass, cello and the flute. She also pens her own lyrics and […]

Kanye West Explains His Pastelle Clothing Line
Kanye West’s fashion sensibilities have been an important component to his musical success and the producer/rapper has plans to release his Pastelle Clothing line to the world – when it’s ready. Reports have indicated the line would emerge in spring 2006, but West said that he was determined to find the proper partnership to ensure […]

New Company Aims To Cultivate Hip-Hop Greeting Card Market
A new brand of greeting cards has emerged for those who appreciate the Hip-Hop lifestyle. Hailing from the streets of Brooklyn, New York, Official Street Cards hopes to deliver the messages that even emcees can’t. “I was looking for a card but they never say what you want to say,” Official Street Card founder Alex […]

Cam’ron Disses Jay-Z On ‘You Got It’
Diplomat Records CEO Cam’ron recently released a dis track aimed at Def Jam President/rapper/mogul, Jay-Z. Cam’ron pulls no punches on “You Got It,” a new dis track that not only goes hard at the Def Jam president, but also his girlfriend, singer Beyonce. On the song, the Harlem, New York bred Cam’ron accuses Jay-Z of […]

Judge Clears The Way For Ouster Of The Source Founders
A New Jersey Superior Court Judge lifted the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) granted to The Source founders David Mays and Ray "Benzino" Scott yesterday (Jan. 18), allowing board members of The Source Entertainment Inc. to oust the two from the company. Mays and Scott filed for a temporary restraining order on Jan. 12, after four […]

Hot 97 Announces 3rd Annual Fashion During Fashion Week
Hot 97, a New York-based radio station, will host its third annual Full Frontal Hip-Hop Fashion show on Feb. 3 in conjunction with the anticipated 2006 New York Fashion Week. The event takes place at the Hammerstein Ballroom, which is located at 311 West 34th Street and features performances by Busta Rhymes, Keyshia Cole and […]

Ever Dance with the Devil?
Irregardless of how much I happen to dislike many of these pop rappers, you’d be hard pressed to find me in the club these days. It’s hard enough to tell the difference between women with bangin’ bodies and men with bang-up operations in broad daylight let alone ‘in the pale moonlight’ of nightclubs. For those […]

Penelope: Skip To My Lou
Hailing straight from the Lou, Penelope has lived the true meaning of the word grind. As a teen, she scored her first record demo with The Crew from the Lou. While coming up during the legendary, St. Louis Grind- Time, she was known as being one of the deadliest female rappers. Her onstage persona was […]

Kevin Federline: Crossroads
Dont call him Britneys hubby or Moeshas friends baby daddy, Kevin Federline known beyond the tabloids for his movements to Hip-Hop music is in the works for releasing his debut rap album. The dancer turned Hollywood fixture, has spent the past few years in a life resembling the Truman Show. While previously dancing […]

Little Brother Announces North American Tour Dates With Fort Minor
North Carolina’s hip-hop trio, Little Brother has announced the dates for their long awaited North American tour. The trio will hit the road starting Jan. 26 with rap group Fort Minor to support their critically acclaimed 2005 major label debut, The Minstrel Show. The tour kicks off Jan. 28, 2006 at the First Quest Club […]

Juvenile Films Video In New Orleans’ Ravaged Ninth Ward
Juvenile recently wrapped a new, gritty video for "Get Ya Hustle On" that captures the continued desolation in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The rapper and New Orleans native is one of the first artists to be granted access to the lower Ninth Ward since a levee breach flooded the […]

Celebrity Domino Tour Hits California, TV Series In Development
The Professional Domino Association (PDA) will hit three major cities in California during February and March, as part of a 12-city tournament tour featuring celebrity players. Some 128 players, including celebrity competitors Anthony Anderson (Hustle & Flow), Omar Gooding (Barber Shop), Ken L. (The Parkers) and Antwon Tanner (Coach Carter) will compete with professional players […]

New Documentary Chronicles J-Swift’s Drug Recovery
Producer J-Swift, former member and producer of the group the Pharcyde, is the subject of a new documentary, “1 More Hit.” The documentary film follows the life of Hip-Hop producer J-Swift, formerly of The Pharcyde, as he loses his fame and fortune to a crack addiction. The documentary, produced by Smartgirl Productions and Global Vision […]

Tha Alkaholiks: Last Call
In the early 90s, De La Soul encouraged fans to lace up their roller-skates. The Alkaholiks just suggested calling grandma a b*tch but only when they were drunk. Both were about having fun. Surprisingly, both groups are still in tact. But stemming from their arrival on King Tees seminal albums, Tha Liks are soon […]

Call of Duty 2 (Video Game)
Artist: Video Game ReviewTitle: Call of Duty 2 (Video Game)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Bill “Low-Key” Heinzelman As you huddle in a foxhole bracing for your life, your hands are sweating, your heart is pounding and you are preying you make it out alive. You want to raise your head out of your hole so […]